The Astros will have limited exposure to MLB's automated ball-strike challenge system this spring, and manager Joe Espada wants his players to take advantage.

MLB using robo umps in 2025 All-Star Game: How ABS system works and when it could come to regular-season games The challenge system was used during spring training earlier this year ...

During spring training this year, Major League Baseball used a challenge system for balls and strikes based on ABS (automated ball-strike system). For those unaware, ABS uses a Hawk-Eye camera ...

MLB to test robo-ump challenge system at spring training, could implement it league-wide in 2026 MLB players could soon have recourse when they disagree with a ball/strike call.

And now, the league is prepared to put ABS to the test on a big stage. According to ESPN, the ABS challenge system will make a return for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Atlanta's Truist Park.

Starting Thursday at Camelback Ranch, where the Dodgers and Cubs will open Cactus League play, the ABS challenge system will begin being implemented.

The MLB will continue testing the ABS challenge system after an initial test run in spring training.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he’s told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he's told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.